Vallée Blanche

Experience the thrill of an unforgettable descent along the Vallée Blanche! Starting from Punta Helbronner, reached by the Skyway cable car (Courmayeur), ski down to Chamonix through breathtaking landscapes, among glaciers and legendary peaks that made the history of mountaineering (Grand Capucin, Mont Blanc du Tacul, Mont Maudit, …). We will tackle a unique route of about 20 km in the heart of Mont Blanc, suitable for intermediate skiers who can ski well on red slopes.

Period

January - March

Rates

450 € for 1 or 2 people (to be shared among the participants)
550 € from 3 to 6 people (to be shared among the participants)

The fee includes:
- Assistance of the Mountain Guide
- Liability insurance
- Assistance in booking additional services (transport and ski lifts)
The fee does not include:
- Mountain Guide expenses (transfers, lift tickets on the French side, meals or drinks) to be divided among all participants
- Possible personal equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe) – rental available
- Ski lifts (Skyway cable car) and Montenvers train ticket – to be considered if there are no conditions to ski to Chamonix
- Bus or taxi Chamonix – Courmayeur
- Everything not specified in the "The fee includes" section

Technical Difficulty

2/5

Physical Difficulty

2/5

Number of People

1 - 6

Duration

1 day

  • Your Program

    Meeting point and time
    The meeting point will be at the Skyway ticket office. The exact time will be communicated by the guide according to the cable car reservation.

    Program
    We will take the Skyway cable car which will bring us up to Punta Helbronner (3,466 m above sea level).
    After a short visit to the arrival station and its beautiful panoramic terrace, we will step out onto the glacier. We will push the skis for a short section up to Col Flambeau, after which the descent begins among impressive seracs and majestic glaciers, surrounded by stunning granite spires.
    Once we reach the Montenverstrain area, if snow conditions do not allow us to continue skiing, we will climb the metal stairs and take a short gondola lift to reach the upper station of the cog railway that will take us down to Chamonix.
    If snow conditions allow, we will instead continue the descent on skis all the way to Chamonix.
    After a refreshment break in Chamonix, we will return to Courmayeur by bus or taxi.

  • Your equipment

    - Avalanche safety kit: transceiver (beacon) + shovel + probe (mandatory)
    - Alpine skis or ski touring skis + poles + ski boots
    - Backpack approx. 30 L
    - Ski helmet
    - Harness (available free of charge if needed)
    - Water bottle or thermos
    - Food for a possible lunch break during the descent (sandwiches, energy bars, or dried fruit)
    - High-protection sunscreen and lip balm with sun protection

  • Your clothing

    - Wool hat or warm hat with fleece lining
    - Buff / neck warmer
    - Ski goggles
    - Sunglasses suitable for glacier / high-altitude conditions
    - Waterproof shell jacket (Gore-Tex, Paclite, Conduit, etc.)
    - Windstopper jacket or insulating layer such as Primaloft
    - Technical fiber turtleneck / base layer
    - Breathable T-shirt
    - Ski gloves
    - Spare lightweight gloves
    - Ski pants with optional thermal leggings
    - Ski socks

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